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CFA Alternative Investment Study Tips
CFA Alternative Investment is covered in all three levels, and the proportion increases from 4% in Level 1 to 5-15% in Level 3. What is the best strategy to prepare for this alternative investments section? Overview of CFA Alt Investments Similar to Derivatives, it has a very small representation (4%) in Level 1. Most candidates […]
Continue readingCFA Equity Study Tips for Level 1, 2 and 3
Equities is one of the easier topic areas in Level 1, but an important one as the weighing will increase substantially in Level 2. CFA Equity Level 1 Syllabus There are two study sessions under equity in Level 1. Market organization, market indices, and market efficiency (study session 13) The first reading under SS13 introduces […]
Continue readingCFA Derivatives Study Tips for Level 1, 2 and 3
Derivatives is one of the fundamental blocks of modern financial theory. If you aspire to work in this field, I encourage that you spend sufficient time to figure this out. Derivatives Syllabus in Level 1 There is one study session with 3 relatively short readings. The first introduces derivative markets and instrument. The second covers […]
Continue readingCFA Exam Changes 2016: Can I Keep Using Old Materials?
Every year, changes to the CFA level 1 curriculum are released after the June test and they are effective in the exam next June. The 2016 changes to the CFA level 1 curriculum have been much less dramatic than the previous year. Let’s take a look at the summary below. CFA Exam Changes 2016 at […]
Continue reading2 Ways to Read the CFA Curriculum Effectively
The CFA curriculum text book is one huge reading material. It is tempting to skip the parts we don’t understand or don’t find it interesting. The question is: should we read the CFA curriculum level one books in order, rearrange in another order, or is it okay to skip around? Here is the text version […]
Continue readingCFA Level 3 Curriculum
The post is being updated. Stay tuned! Further Reading Level 1 curriculum Level 2 curriculum Level 3 exam topics and study session outlines http://www.analystforum.com/forums/cfa-forums/cfa-level-iii-forum/91345342 http://www.cfaexamlevel3.com/blog/15-Key-Topics-You-Need-To-Know-For-CFA-L3-Morning-Exam/
Continue readingAnalyzing CFA Level 2 Syllabus: What are the Important Topics?
CFA Level 2 Syllabus Breakdown 1. Ethical and Professional Standards Ethics has a weighting from 10 to 15% in Level 2 (vs 15% in L1). The majority of Level 1 ethics content remain the same, with a few additional topics in soft dollar standard, research standard, and prudent investment rules. The questions are more difficult […]
Continue readingCFA Results Release Date, Performance Breakdown and Appeal Process
Eagerly waiting for your CFA results? I am here to answer your questions on the date, how to read your performance report, and just in case, the appeal process. Here is the text version for your reference: CFA Results Timeline Level 1 and 2 results are typically released 8 weeks after the exam day. Level […]
Continue readingAnalyzing the CFA Level 1 Syllabus: What are the Important Exam Topics?
CFA Level 1 is the first exam you will encounter in the CFA exam journey. We cover the exam format, structure and historical pass rate in CFA Level 1 overview. This post focuses on the CFA level 1 curriculum and summarizes the 10 topic areas. CFA Level 1 Syllabus Breakdown 1. Ethical and Professional Standards […]
Continue readingWhat’s the CFA Minimum Passing Score? Inside Look at the Grading Process
I’ve got lots of questions on the CFA passing score, who grades the exam and just about anything that can shed some light in the mysterious scoring mechanism. Here is a summary in video format: If you prefer to read the text, here is the same information for your reference: How the CFA Minimum Passing […]
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